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For the first time since 2022, the White Sox have an official closer. Chicago agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with reliever Seranthony Domínguez two days after trading Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets for a pair of prospects. No one expected Jerry Reinsdorf to actually use the extra change on a solid free […]
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1928 Alfonso “Chico” Carrasquel was born in Caracas, Venezuela. A 21.3 WAR player over his decade in the majors, Chico made an immediate impact with the White Sox, finishing 12th in AL MVP voting as a rookie and in just his second season becoming the first Latin player ever to appear in an All-Star Game […]
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In true Chris Getz fashion, the White Sox are once again in a position that warrants more questions than answers. On a cold and random late January night, the Sox dealt Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets for prospects Luisangel Acuña and Truman Pauley. This trade is anything but straightforward, so let’s dive into it. […]
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1960 The White Sox introduced the first Major League Baseball jersey that had a player’s name on the back. It was the brainchild of owner Bill Veeck. At first the name was only on the road jersey, but starting in 1961 names were also on the backs of the home jerseys. The White Sox then removed the […]
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The Chicago White Sox officially kicked off the 2026 international signing period last week by announcing a deep class of 18 prospects, spending a significant portion of the $6,679,200 international bonus pool that was allocated to the club this year. Spread across position players and pitching prospects, Chicago’s international class tilts slightly toward the mound […]
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1953 Somewhat astoundingly, Joe DiMaggio was not elected to the Hall of Fame on his first ballot, finishing eighth. However, by the skin of his teeth (one vote), ex-White Sox outfielder Al Simmons achieved immortality, along with Dizzy Dean. With 51.3 WAR at the time of his 1933 trade to Chicago from Philadelphia, Simmons was […]
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With just a few weeks before pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training, the MLB stove has been heating up as teams work to fill their roster gaps and prepare for the 2026 season. That includes Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz, who traded center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets, leading […]
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It’s a tale of sustained excellence, peak brilliance and overdue redemption: Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones each surpassed the 75% needed for election by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Tuesday, while Jeff Kent formally was awarded his place in Cooperstown this winter by the Contemporary Era Committee. The trio will headline […]
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1910 The first 10-year White Sox player, Frank Isbell, retired to manage the Wichita Jobbers of the Western Association, a position he long coveted. In fact, Isbell had been petitioning Charles Comiskey since late in the 1907 season to retire, after teammate Patsy Dougherty accidentally spiked Isbell in the hand and severely injured him. Comiskey, […]
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Anthony DePinoFirst Baseman5´11´´218 poundsAge: 22First appearance in the South Side Sox Top 1002025 High Level Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Low-A)Age relative to high level +1.6 yearsSSS rank among all first basemen in the system 3Overall 2025 stats 29 games ⚾️ 2 HR ⚾️ 18 RBI ⚾️ .223/.359/.320 ⚾️ 11-of-11 (100%) SB ⚾️ 20 BB ⚾️ 29 K ⚾️ .990 FLD […]
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He is a member of a very select fraternity. It’s a fraternity that goes beyond the usual small fraternity of former major league baseball players. It’s so small that you can count the members on both hands, if that. That fraternity is composed of former pitchers who excelled as both starter and relievers. Think about […]
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1882 Infamous Black Sox ringleader Chick Gandil was born in St. Paul. The first baseman started his career with the White Sox in 1910, and played his last game, as he helped throw the 1919 World Series. In-between, he played in Washington and Cleveland, putting up four stellar years for the Senators from 1912-15. He […]
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White Sox legend and chronically-underrated starting pitcher in the 1970s, Wilbur Wood, died on Saturday at age 84. The 17-year veteran came into his own after arriving on the South Side in 1966, first as a bullpen specialist and later as a throwback innings-eater. In the process, he was named to three All-Star Games and […]
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After a massive leap from the bottom of the poll to a tie for runner-up, it seemed like either catcher Landon Hodge or righthander Reudis Diaz was poised to win the next Vote. Indeed, on his 21st ballot, Hodge prevailed, with 12 of 62 (19%) votes: Hodge’s win was not decisive, however, as his 19.35% […]
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1930 No, you’re right, you wouldn’t think you’d have to make it clear that major leaguers shouldn’t box in the offseason. But because of the brawling (inside and out of the ring) of White Sox first baseman Art Shires, commissioner Kenesaw Landis banned any player from boxing. Shires had issued a challenge to Cubs star […]
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1949 The White Sox purchased starter Bill Bevens from the Yankees. The righthander battled control issues throughout his career, but had managed to ascend from journeyman to star with a brilliant 1946 season in the Bronx: 16-13, 2.23 ERA/3.14 FIP, 154 ERA+ and 5.0 WAR over 249 2/3 innings. But after a poor 1947 season […]
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Luis ReyesRight-Handed Starting Pitcher6´2´´190 poundsAge: 20First Appearance on the South Side Sox Top 1002025 High Level Kannapolis (Low-A)Age relative to high level -2.6 yearsSSS rank among all right-handed starters in the system 13Overall 2025 season stats 4-9 ⚾️ 23 starts ⚾️ 87 IP ⚾️ 4.34 ERA ⚾️ 1.40 WHIP ⚾️ 88 K ⚾️ 37 BB ⚾️ 1.7 […]
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1913 The White Sox bought Davy Jones from the Detroit Tigers. Jones played in just 12 games, earning 0.2 WAR, for the 1913 White Sox and would jump to the Pittsburgh Rebels of the Federal League in 1914. 1966 Future White Sox ace Jack McDowell was born in Van Nuys, Calif. A former Team USA […]
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Eric AdlerRight-Handed Relief Pitcher6´2´´210 poundsAge: 252023 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 412024 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 332025 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 362025 High Level Charlotte (AAA)Age relative to high level -3.3 yearsSSS rank among all right-handed relievers in the system 10Overall 2025 MiLB stats (AA/AAA) 3-5 ⚾️ 1 SV ⚾️ 34 games (1 […]
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1927 Perhaps believing he had no gas left in tank after two straight poor seasons, the White Sox swapped starting pitcher Hollis “Sloppy” Thurston along with reliever Leo Magnum to the Washington Senators for Roger Peckinpaugh. Peckinpaugh was just two years removed from his AL MVP season, but, at nearly 36 years old, was at […]
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Last year, White Sox position player rookies surpassed expectations beyond belief. Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero quickly grew into one of most dynamic catching platoons in the league and Colson Montgomery had an explosive debut month. Now, it’s Miguel Vargas’ turn. While it wasn’t quite the breakout season Sox fans would’ve wanted, Vargas rebounded from […]
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Bryce CollinsRight-Handed Relief Pitcher6´1´´200 poundsAge: 252025 South Side Sox Top 100 Ranking 622024 High Level Winston-Salem (A+)Age relative to high level +1.0 yearsSSS rank among all right-handed relief pitchers in the system 11Overall 2024 stats (Low-A/High-A) 1-0 ⚾️ 34 games (12 finishes) ⚾️ 5 SV ⚾️ 45 innings ⚾️ 2.40 ERA ⚾️ 1.267 WHIP ⚾️ 65 K ⚾️ 22 […]
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1960 Chuck Comiskey made it public that White Sox owner Bill Veeck (in poor health and needing to sell the club) has turned down his offer to purchase the team. Comiskey’s backers include Chicago businessman William Bartholomay and entertainer Danny Thomas. Veeck will eventually sell to Arthur Allyn. 1963 It was the move that re-energized […]
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We skipped doing one of these last year, but they are fun and give a little shine to a number of our writers here. It is a nice pick-me-up in the dead of winter and as one dreary year turns over to another. For this year’s version we will switch up the format a bit, […]
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1922 Black Sox member Buck Weaver petitioned for reinstatement into baseball. The former White Sox third baseman was one of eight players banned for life due to his involvement in throwing the 1919 World Series to the Cincinnati Reds. Though Weaver was the most innocent of the Black Sox, he did attend at least two […]
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